Australia's Birmingham class Cruiser

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Design

The HMAS Adelaide was originally part of a class of ships that had their design started in 1908. By the time HMAS Adelaide was completed she was obsolete.

Built completely in Australia it did take seven and a half years to complete the Adelaide as there were delays in getting the machinery from Great Britain. She was sometimes called HMAS Long-Delayed as a result.

Ships

HMAS Birmingham

Manufacturer: Cockatoo Island Dockyard

Cost: £1,271,782

January 1915, November 20, 1917: Laid down.

July 1918, July 27, 1918: Launched.

August 1922, August 4, 1922: Completed. Became training ship.

April 1924: Joined Royal Navy's Special Service Squadron for world cruise.